The Lisa Wexler Show

This week on Lisa on the Law, Lisa Wexler discusses a major federal court ruling protecting Connecticut's voter registration data, explains the responsibilities of guardians of adults with intellectual disabilities, and answers a listener's question about what happens when someone dies without a will. Learn about probate, intestacy, estate administration, and practical legal guidance for everyday situations. 

State Representative & Education Committee Chair Jennifer Leeper joins Lisa Wexler to discuss Connecticut’s screen policy guidelines, designed to provide best practices for student technology use in schools. They preview an important free webinar featuring Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, author of The Digital Delusion. Dr. Horvath examines how the widespread use of laptops, tablets, and classroom software may be undermining how children learn and develop. Drawing on decades of research, he offers practical tools for families to reassess device use at home, equips educators to rebuild attention-rich learning environments, and helps schools make smarter, evidence-based decisions about technology. In challenging the core assumptions of the EdTech movement, Horvath lays out a clear path to putting people—not programs—back at the center of education.Register for the Zoom webinar on August 12 here.

In this episode of Lisa on the Law, Lisa Wexler explains the legal essentials of aging, including Medicaid planning, why elder law attorneys are crucial for long-term care planning, and the differences between living wills, health care proxies, and powers of attorney. She also answers listener questions about advance directives, Connecticut probate, and estate administration.

Lisa Wexler reflects on the extraordinary life and legacy of Nims Purja, the world-renowned mountaineer who tragically died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Too young and with so much more to give, Nims inspired millions through his relentless pursuit of what seemed impossible. He joined The Lisa Wexler Show in 2022 following the release of his book Beyond Possible, sharing the mindset and drive that defined his remarkable journey.

Lisa Wexler breaks down a recent Connecticut Supreme Court decision that allows non-patients to sue a hospital under narrow circumstances. The ruling stems from a tragic case in which a patient, released to his home with access to firearms, killed his girlfriend and himself. The court recognized the claim as negligence extending beyond the patient. Lisa also takes listener questions on key estate planning topics, including the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts, what a pour-over will is, why people use trusts, costs for a revocable trust, whether trusts make sense when beneficiaries don’t get along, and how to choose the right executor for your will.

Captain Eric Woods of the Westport Police Department joins Lisa Wexler to discuss Westport’s first annual National Night Out, taking place on August 4, 2026.

STAR 99.9’s Kevin Begley, an everything about pizza expert, joins Lisa Wexler to preview the 2026 Pizza & Brew Fest and share what makes this event a must for pizza lovers.

Former New York attorney Carl Wistreich discusses his debut novel, My Lethal Obsession, and the true family history that inspired it. He shares the overlooked stories of Holocaust survivors in Soviet labor camps, his unique approach to historical fiction, and why preserving these narratives is more important than ever. 

Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Josh Elliott joins the Lisa Wexler Show for an in-depth conversation about his campaign, tax policy, housing affordability, cannabis legalization, gun regulation, and why he believes the state needs a new direction. Plus, a candid discussion on political messaging, public education, and the road to the Democratic primary.